Greek or Roman History?
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Arguments over 'legion vs. phalanx' have gone for centuries. But 'phalanx' is a very different thing in let's say Philip's Macedonia or Ptolemy's 'wathever' Egypt.
Anyway, Livy wrote one of the very first 'what ifs' on this particular subject. See Livy, IX, 17 ss. on what would have happened if Alexander had not died young and had attacked Italy... of course Romans win!
Also, have a look at Poybius on the same subject in a much more professional, 'non sci-fi' way: XVIII, 28-32.
Anyway, Livy wrote one of the very first 'what ifs' on this particular subject. See Livy, IX, 17 ss. on what would have happened if Alexander had not died young and had attacked Italy... of course Romans win!
Also, have a look at Poybius on the same subject in a much more professional, 'non sci-fi' way: XVIII, 28-32.
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From what I know the Suren was one of the seven important clans of the Parthian Empire. They ruled in the Western part of the country IIRC.David C. Clarke wrote:Hi Victor, I was under the impression that "Suren" was a title rather than a family name among the Parthians?
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